Photo illustration: a highlighted crop of a 2019 United States (FDA) proposed rule naming oxybenzone in human breast milk, amniotic fluid, urine and blood plasma, beside a Brazilian bill; Brazil flag and Chamber of Deputies logo.
Studies Detected Oxybenzone in Breast Milk and Amniotic Fluid. A Brazilian Bill Would Ban Sunscreens Containing It
Oxybenzone has been detected in breast milk, blood and amniotic fluid in studies. A Brazilian bill would ban it, and the Australian Sunscreen Council is pushing for Australia to follow. Read more...
Photo illustration: a highlighted crop of the 2024 New Zealand Gazette notice setting oxybenzone at 2.2% for body products including sprays, beside the New Zealand flag.
New Zealand Has Banned Oxybenzone Above 2.2% in Body Sunscreens. Denmark Concluded It Is "an Endocrine Disruptor"
New Zealand has banned oxybenzone above 2.2% in body sunscreens and sprays, matching the European Union. Old stock can be sold only until 31 December 2026. Read more...
Text card: the US bans trolamine salicylate in sunscreen from September 2027 after the FDA warned of potential coma and death; the FDA bans it and PABA as sunscreen ingredients, finding their risks outweigh their benefits.
The US Bans Trolamine Salicylate in Sunscreen From September 2027 After the FDA Warned of Potential "Coma and Death"
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned two chemicals from US sunscreen, finding that "the risks associated with use of these active ingredients in sunscreen drug products outweigh... Read more...
Photo illustration: From 19 November 2026, cancer-listed benzophenone is banned from Southeast Asian cosmetics, including sunscreens and SPF products, and products that do not comply must be withdrawn from the market.
From 19 November 2026, Cancer-Listed Benzophenone Is Banned From Southeast Asian Cosmetics and Sunscreens
From 19 November 2026, benzophenone is banned as a cosmetic ingredient, including in sunscreens and SPF products, under the cosmetic rules of Southeast Asia's ASEAN countries, and products that don't... Read more...
Photo illustration: the Michigan flag and two highlighted passages of the bill. Michigan House Bill 5892 would ban oxybenzone, a chemical UV filter used in sunscreen, and other benzophenones in cosmetic products from 1 January 2027.
A Michigan Bill Would Ban Oxybenzone, a Chemical Used in Sunscreen, From Cosmetic Products by 1 January 2027
A bill in Michigan, in the United States, would ban oxybenzone and other benzophenones in cosmetic products from 1 January 2027. Oxybenzone is a chemical UV filter used in sunscreen.... Read more...
Photo illustration: the China flag and the paper's 96% and odds lines. A study of 596 children at Wuhan Children's Hospital in China detected oxybenzone, a chemical UV filter used in sunscreen, in 96% of urine samples.
Oxybenzone, a Chemical Used in Sunscreen, Was Detected in 96% of Children Tested. Higher Levels Were Significantly Associated With Early Puberty
Researchers in Wuhan, China, tested the urine of 596 children. Australia still uses oxybenzone in sunscreen. The Australian Sunscreen Council is calling on Australia's medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration... Read more...
Photo illustration: the California flag with an OEHHA listing notice, its title magnified. A large California flag behind California's official cancer listing page, with the line "Benzophenone… Known to the State to Cause Cancer" magnified.
Californians Could Win Cancer Warnings on Common Sunscreen Ingredient
Benzophenone, a chemical California lists as causing cancer, can form inside your sunscreen the longer it sits in the bottle. The Australian Sunscreen Council is pushing for Australia to ban... Read more...
Photo illustration: the flag of Türkiye and a UN report table, 4-MBC row magnified. Hero image: Türkiye moves to ban 4-MBC, a sunscreen chemical the EU rated Category 1 as an endocrine disruptor, as recorded by the UN. Australia still uses 4-MBC.
Türkiye Moves to Ban 4-MBC, Listed by the UN as a Category 1 Hormone Disruptor, From Sunscreen. Australia Still Uses It
Banned in 95 nations and found by Europe's chemicals agency to be an endocrine disruptor, 4-MBC is still used in Australian sunscreen. Türkiye is moving to ban it too. Read more...
7 Reasons Reef Tour Operators, Dive Shops and Island Resorts Buy Mineral Sunscreen in Bulk
7 Reasons Reef Tour Operators, Dive Shops and Island Resorts Buy Mineral Sunscreen in Bulk
Sunscreen sits in three budgets at once for a reef operation: cost of goods, work health and safety, and reef stewardship. This guide sets out seven reasons Australian reef tour... Read more...
7 Sun-Protection Checks for Australian Surfers, Ocean Swimmers and Paddlers
7 Sun-Protection Checks for Australian Surfers, Ocean Swimmers and Paddlers
If you're in the water most mornings, your sunscreen has a harder job than almost anyone else's. This guide covers seven things Australian surfers, ocean swimmers and paddlers should check... Read more...
6 Things Reef Tour Operators Should Check Before Buying Sunscreen in Bulk
6 Things Reef Tour Operators Should Check Before Buying Sunscreen in Bulk
Sunscreen is a consumable and a guest-experience decision at the same time, and for reef charters, dive shops and island resorts it is bought by the kilo rather than the... Read more...
6 Sunscreen Facts Australian Surfers and Ocean Swimmers Should Know Before the Next Session
6 Sunscreen Facts Australian Surfers and Ocean Swimmers Should Know Before the Next Session
Australian surfers and ocean swimmers sit in one of the country's highest UV-exposure groups, and the research now puts numbers on it: a 2022 PeerJ study by Southern Cross University... Read more...
7 Sunscreen Rules Australian Travellers Should Check Before Flying to an Overseas Reef Destination
7 Sunscreen Rules Australian Travellers Should Check Before Flying to an Overseas Reef Destination
Your sunscreen is one of the few things in your bag that can be confiscated at a border, fined inside a marine park, or simply missing from the shelf when... Read more...
7 Reasons Reef Tour Operators and Dive Shops Buy Bulk Zinc Sunscreen
7 Reasons Reef Tour Operators and Dive Shops Buy Bulk Zinc Sunscreen
For reef day boats, dive shops, island resorts and surf schools, sunscreen is both a consumable line item and a guest-experience decision. This guide sets out seven researched reasons Australian... Read more...
7 Checks Before Buying Sunscreen for Coastal Camping in Australia
7 Checks Before Buying Sunscreen for Coastal Camping in Australia
Buying sunscreen for an Australian coastal camping trip takes more planning than choosing a high SPF number. Campers need broad-spectrum protection for long outdoor days, water resistance for swimming and... Read more...
6 Reasons Australian Families Pack Reef-Safe Zinc Sunscreen for a Great Barrier Reef Holiday
6 Reasons Australian Families Pack Reef-Safe Zinc Sunscreen for a Great Barrier Reef Holiday
Taking the kids up to Cairns, Port Douglas or the Whitsundays? The sunscreen in your beach bag matters more on a reef trip than it does at home. The Bureau... Read more...
7 Things Aussie Parents Should Know About Kids' Sunscreen Before a Reef Holiday
7 Things Aussie Parents Should Know About Kids' Sunscreen Before a Reef Holiday
Heading to the Great Barrier Reef with kids? Two things decide the sunscreen you pack: whether it can handle Queensland's UV, and whether you're comfortable with it rinsing off your... Read more...
7 Reef Destinations With Sunscreen Rules Australian Travellers Need to Know Before They Fly
7 Reef Destinations With Sunscreen Rules Australian Travellers Need to Know Before They Fly
Flying out of Australia to snorkel a reef this year? Your sunscreen is regulated at the other end. Palau can confiscate a banned product at the airport under its Responsible... Read more...
7 Things Australian Families Should Know Before Buying Kids Sunscreen for a Reef Holiday
7 Things Australian Families Should Know Before Buying Kids Sunscreen for a Reef Holiday
Packing for a reef holiday with kids? The sunscreen decision counts twice — once for your children's skin and once for the water they'll be in all week. This guide... Read more...
6 Reasons Australian Families Pack Reef-Safe Zinc Sunscreen for Kids on a Reef Holiday
6 Reasons Australian Families Pack Reef-Safe Zinc Sunscreen for Kids on a Reef Holiday
Packing for a reef holiday with kids? The sunscreen call is simpler than the shelf makes it look: 100% mineral, chemical UV filter free, and enough of it. This listicle... Read more...
A Reef Safe Australia zinc sunscreen bottle on a bright ocean-blue background with the title "What Sunscreen Can You Wear on the Great Barrier Reef?" in bold.
What Sunscreen Can You Wear on the Great Barrier Reef? 6 Things Snorkellers Should Check
Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef? Whatever's on your skin washes into the water within minutes, so the safest choice is a 100% mineral, non-nano zinc sunscreen that is chemical UV... Read more...
7 Best Reef-Conscious Sunscreen Options in Australia for Reef Travellers
7 Best Reef-Conscious Sunscreen Options in Australia for Reef Travellers
Packing sunscreen for a reef trip is about more than SPF. This guide compares Reef Safe Australia sunscreen options for reef-conscious travellers heading to the Great Barrier Reef, Hawaii, Palau,... Read more...
Graphic with the title “Best Sunscreen for Bali, Fiji and Queensland: 7 Tropical Travel Checks Before You Pack” beside Reef Safe Australia zinc sunscreen in a clean tropical travel design.
Best Sunscreen for Bali, Fiji and Queensland: 7 Tropical Travel Checks Before You Pack
Planning a tropical trip to Bali, Fiji or Queensland? This guide explains what to look for in sunscreen for hot, humid destinations, including broad-spectrum SPF50 protection, water resistance, mineral sunscreen... Read more...
Promotional image for “6 Checks Before Beach Lovers Buy Mineral Sunscreen in Australia” featuring Reef Safe Australia zinc sunscreen on a clean, bright beach-inspired background.
6 Checks Before Beach Lovers Buy Mineral Sunscreen in Australia
Whether you're surfing, swimming or relaxing by the coast, choosing the right mineral sunscreen can make a difference. This guide explores the features beach lovers should look for, including broad-spectrum... Read more...
Graphic for the listicle “7 Sunscreen Rules for Australian Ocean Swimmers, Boaties and Beach Holiday Groups” featuring Reef Safe Australia zinc sunscreen.
7 Sunscreen Rules for Australian Ocean Swimmers, Boaties and Beach Holiday Groups
Whether you're swimming, boating or spending the day at the beach, choosing the right sunscreen helps keep your skin protected. This guide explores the key features to look for, including... Read more...
Graphic featuring Reef Safe Australia zinc sunscreen with the title “7 Reasons Reef Safe Australia Is the Best Sunscreen for Queensland Reef Trips and Tropical Holidays.”
7 Reasons Reef Safe Australia Is the Best Sunscreen for Queensland Reef Trips and Tropical Holidays
Queensland reef trips and tropical holidays often mean long days in strong sun, water and humidity. This guide explains what to look for in a sunscreen for snorkelling, beach outings... Read more...
Graphic featuring the title “7 Best Reef-Conscious Sunscreen Options in Australia for Reef Travellers” with Reef Safe Australia zinc sunscreen in a clean ocean-inspired layout.
7 Best Reef-Conscious Sunscreen Options in Australia for Reef Travellers
Choosing a reef-conscious sunscreen is about more than just SPF. This guide explores the best Reef Safe Australia sunscreen options for snorkelling, diving, family holidays and reef travel, while explaining... Read more...
Graphic featuring the listicle title “7 Reef-Safe Sun Protection Habits for Australian Family Beach Days” with Reef Safe Australia zinc sunscreen.
7 Reef Safe Sun Protection Habits for Australian Family Beach Days
This family-friendly guide shares practical sun protection habits that support both skin safety and ocean care. Learn how mineral sunscreen, UPF clothing, hats, sunglasses, shade and mindful beach routines can... Read more...
Best zinc sunscreen for outdoor workers in Australia, featuring Reef Safe Face & Body SPF50 mineral sunscreen beside a reef-tourism worker on a boat.
7 Reasons Reef Safe Face & Body Zinc SPF50 Clear Is the Best Zinc Sunscreen for Outdoor Workers in Australia
Outdoor workers face some of Australia's harshest UV conditions. This guide explores the key features to consider when choosing a zinc sunscreen for worksites, including SPF50 protection, water resistance, broad-spectrum... Read more...
Why the FDA and Global Regulators Agree: Zinc Oxide is the Gold Standard for Sunscreen Safety
Why the FDA and Global Regulators Agree: Zinc Oxide is the Gold Standard for Sunscreen Safety
Learn why zinc oxide is widely recognised by health authorities around the world as a trusted sunscreen ingredient. This article explores the science behind mineral sunscreen, the role of global... Read more...
A Wave of Change: Celebrating 6 Million Kilograms of Plastic Removed from Our Oceans
A Wave of Change: Celebrating 6 Million Kilograms of Plastic Removed from Our Oceans
Removing 6 million kilograms of plastic from the world's oceans is a remarkable conservation milestone. This article celebrates the achievement, highlights the organisations driving positive change, and explores how individuals... Read more...
The Safest Choice: TGA Review Highlights Zinc Oxide as the Premier UV Filter
The Safest Choice: TGA Review Highlights Zinc Oxide as the Premier UV Filter
This article explores why zinc oxide is widely used in mineral sunscreen and valued for broad-spectrum UV protection. Learn how TGA review findings support zinc oxide as a leading UV... Read more...
Protecting Our Oceans: How Reef Safe Australia Aligns with NOAA Sunscreen Guidelines
Protecting Our Oceans: How Reef Safe Australia Aligns with NOAA Sunscreen Guidelines
This article explores how Reef Safe Australia’s mineral sunscreen approach aligns with NOAA guidance on choosing ocean-conscious sun protection. Learn why non-nano zinc oxide, responsible sunscreen use and broader reef-safe... Read more...
Championing Ocean Conservation: The Pioneering Work of Reef Check Australia
Championing Ocean Conservation: The Pioneering Work of Reef Check Australia
Reef Check Australia is helping protect Australia's reefs through scientific monitoring, citizen science and community education. Discover how volunteers, researchers and everyday Australians work together to collect valuable reef health... Read more...
Broadening Your Sun Protection Strategy: More Than Just Sunscreen
Broadening Your Sun Protection Strategy: More Than Just Sunscreen
Sunscreen is an important part of sun protection, but it's only one piece of the puzzle. Learn how UPF clothing, hats, sunglasses, seeking shade, avoiding peak UV hours and other... Read more...
Harnessing the Sun for a Greener Tomorrow: Sustainable Production of Zinc Oxide
Harnessing the Sun for a Greener Tomorrow: Sustainable Production of Zinc Oxide
Discover how innovations in solar-powered zinc oxide production are helping make mineral sunscreen manufacturing more sustainable. This article explores the environmental benefits of renewable energy in zinc oxide production, why... Read more...
Protecting Our Reefs: The Benefits of Mineral Sunscreen and the Impact of Chemical Sunscreens
Protecting Our Reefs: The Benefits of Mineral Sunscreen and the Impact of Chemical Sunscreens
Coral reefs are among the world's most valuable ecosystems, but some sunscreen ingredients have been linked to environmental concerns. This article explores the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens, their... Read more...
The start of something special.
The start of something special.
Learn the story behind Reef Safe and our commitment to creating more sustainable sun care. Discover how our partnership with Antaria and the innovative EcoZinc ingredient supports high-performance mineral sunscreen... Read more...